

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Saturday Shakespeare Henry -- IV Part 1
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 10:15 am – Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 12:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join Saturday Shakespeare at Aptos Library! Five lively sessions with guest experts, group readings, and discussions, ending with a shared play viewing. Attend in person or on Zoom!

Zoom Information
The Zoom link is
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82140222267?pwd=s313FFENuNAbMAcKpIbVYuWaf3IIhr.1

Meeting ID: 821 4022 2267
Passcode: 590560

Schedule of Meetings

January 10, Alexander Brondarbit.  
Alexander is the author of two books on the Wars of the Roses, Alexander Brondarbit specializes in kingship and the aristocracy in the medieval and early modern eras. His Ph.D. thesis was completed at Winchester in 2015 on the political power-brokers of Yorkist England and his ongoing research continues to investigate the political careers of these men and women. His work focuses on issues of lordship, patronage, bastard-feudal connections, and the evolving collaboration between the Crown and the greater aristocracy. He received an M.A. with Merit in Medieval Studies from King's College London where he researched the role of satirical verses and its influence on government rhetoric. His B.A. was completed at Cal Poly Pomona in southern California in English literature. Currently, he is Director of Academic Personnel for UCSC’s Humanities Division. Readings:  Act 1 – Act 2, Scene 2.

January 17, Patty Gallagher.
Patty is Professor of Theater Arts at UC Santa Cruz. She is also an Artistic Associate at both Santa Cruz Shakespeare and the Rogue Theatre in Tucson, Arizona. She has served as a theatrical director, movement director, and dramaturg. Foremost, perhaps, she is an actor, often specializing in clown traditions. Her performance credits include many dozens of plays, especially Shakespearean ones, including Henry IV, Part I. She received a Ph.D. in Theatre and Drama at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Readings: Act 2, Scene 3 – Act 3, Scene 2.

January 24, Julia Reinhardt Lupton (to be confirmed).
Julia is Distinguished Professor of English at UC Irvine. She is the author of six books on Shakespeare. As co-director of the UCI Shakespeare Center she organizes seminars and lectures at UC Irvine’s New Swan Shakespeare Festival. She received a Ph.D. in Renaissance Studies from Yale University. Readings: Act 3, Scene 3 – Act 4.

January 31,  Abigail Heald
Abigail Heald teaches courses on Shakespeare, early English literature, and film. She is currently teaching a course on Shakespeare’s Henriad (Richard II, Henry IV, Parts I and Part II, and Henry V) at Stanford University. She received a Ph.D. in English from Princeton University and is writing a book on the relationship between art and emotion in Shakespeare’s work. Readings:  Act 5.


February 7, DVD showing of The Hollow Crown, Henry IV Part 1,
The production stars Jeremy Irons as King Henry, Tom Hiddleston as Prince Hal, and Simon Russell Beale as Falstaff, and is directed by Richard Eyre. 

The Text
We will be using the Pelican edition.   If you would like to read please get hold of a copy of this edition because there are differences between different editions.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/aptos/saturday-shakespeare-henry-iv-part-1/200029569695329
- **Event Categories**: art, theatre, literary-art, workshops, entertainment, meetups, performances, festivals, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Aptos
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Aptos Branch Library
- **lat**: 36.98113
- **long**: -121.90894
- **full address**: Aptos Branch Library, 7695 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003-3815, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Saturday Shakespeare Henry -- IV Part 1 being held?
  - **A:** Saturday Shakespeare Henry -- IV Part 1 takes place on Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 10:15 am to Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Aptos Branch Library, 7695 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003-3815, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Saturday Shakespeare Henry -- IV Part 1?
  - **A:** Saturday Shakespeare Henry -- IV Part 1 is organized by Santa Cruz Public Libraries.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Saturday Shakespeare Henry -- IV Part 1 is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Aptos, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Saturday Shakespeare Henry -- IV Part 1 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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